2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Cadillac SRX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 616 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | SRX | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
